Domestic violence

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How to Start CompostingDid you know that you can create your own nutrient rich compost soil for your plants and shrubs? Even if you have a small back yard, composting takes very little room and it is easy to do. Grab the kids and get the family involved! In this article we take you step by step through the composting process. It is easier than you think!

Easy Tangy Rum Barbeque Sauce RecipeBarbecue season is here and it is time to make some delicious, sticky, tangy barbecue chicken, burgers, steaks, ribs, the works! We have one of the easiest home made barbecue sauce recipes ever. Of course this recipe has a little surprise â€“ rum! You will simply love it!

Summer Recipe Sensation -- Delicious Low-Fat SalsaAre you on a diet or watching your weight, but still craving a delicious treat to share with friends and family? Need a healthy snack idea? This simple low-calorie salsa recipe will really spice things up.

Natural Remedies for Mosquito Bite ReliefAre you being dive-bombed by mosquitoes who want to feast on your blood? Instead of hiding indoors or wearing a string of raw garlic around your neck (which, we might add, actually does work), why not try a few natural repellents. And if youâ€™ve already been bit, we have a few ideas to help sooth the itch and reduce the nasty swelling of those bites.

Sexting 101: What you Need to Know as a ParentThe phenomenon of "sexting" involves people, mostly teens, taking nude pictures of themselves and sending them using their cell phones to others. This action has resulted in some teens being charged with violations of child pornography laws. These laws can carry some serious penalties, the most serious being registration on sex offenders databases for 10 years. Why is this happening, and what do you need to be aware of to keep you and your kids safe? What can you do to decrease the chance of your child engaging in this dangerous activity?

Living a Fulfilling Life After the Kids Leave HomeMany people feel uncertain about that next step in their lives when their children leave the house. Everyone, however, has a common desire to find fulfillment in new areas of his or her life. I'm a strong believer that in our fifties and sixties, we shouldn't be "winding down," but instead should be planning the next adventure. When you become an empty nester, it's a perfect opportunity to focus on you and make yourself a priority.

Can You Recognize Emotional Abuse?There is a difference between having disagreements with your partner and emotional abuse. Emotional abuse usually happens slowly as a relationship progresses until one day you realize what's happening and have to deal with it. Learn to recognize emotional abuse and what you can do to break the cycle.

Women Use Friendship to Tackle Domestic ViolenceWhoever first said that "a friend in need is a friend indeed" certainly knew what she (or she) was talking about. Good friends encourage you to live your dreams and stand by you through good times and bad. And, as one recent poll shows, women are most likely to confide in a friend when they are facing violence in their home. With the approach of International Friendship Day in August, it's a great time for women to get educated on how to recognize the signs of domestic violence and what to do to help a friend going through it.

Mary Kay Inc. Supports Women's Shelters
Since 2000, the Mary Kay Ash Charitable Foundation has awarded millions of dollars
to women's shelters across the United States. From 2005 through 2007, the Foundation
has awarded $20,000 grants, totaling $3 million, to 150 shelters in all 50 states for
each of these years.